
Dry Falls Lake Fishing Regulations
Grant County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Dry Falls Lake is a lake in Grant County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Dry Falls Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules apply · No gas motors | – | – | Always open |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Dry Falls Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Dry Falls Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Dry Falls Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Dry Falls Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Dry Falls Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Mar 1 – Nov 30.
What is the brown trout limit on Dry Falls Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Dry Falls Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Mar 1 – Nov 30.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Dry Falls Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Dry Falls Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Mar 1 – Nov 30.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Dry Falls Lake?
Where Dry Falls Lake has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Washington's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.
Other Washington waters with special regulations
- Yakima River · Benton
- Columbia River
- Wind River · Skamania
- Drano Lake · Skamania
- Naselle River · Pacific
- Roosevelt Lake · Ferry/Grant/Lincoln/Okanogan/Stevens
- Cowlitz River · Cowlitz/Lewis
- Green River · Duwamish
- Grays River · Wahkiakum
- Nisqually River · Pierce/Thurston
- Nooksack River · Whatcom
- Humptulips River · Grays Harbor
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